WAFFLE HOUSE #618

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed last years license posted.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator preparing food while wearing a watch. Operator removed their watch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with watch on wrist while preparing food. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets on food prep employee. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food prep employee on egg station touch and adjust visor and go back to preparing food with no glove change or handwashing. Manager coached employee and she changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown countertop cutting board grooved.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting boards heavily grooved. New boards ordered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath rear exterior kitchen door.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator crack raw shell eggs then touch fork to cook and serve eggs without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with Division manager and she discussed with the employee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine only reached 135F during sanitation cycle. Operator set up three part sink to sanitize dishes. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed hot water temperature of 79F on hot water side after 30 seconds.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink hot water temperature at 79F. Hot water temperature at 78F in women's restroom.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting boards with deep grooves.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on cart/ shelf next to clean flatware. Operator moved cup to office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black residue inside ice machine.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no paper towels at rear hand wash sink. Operator replenished towels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket on service cart stored next to clean utensils. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stack of small black skillets inside the hand washing station. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located in ice bin next to office. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plastic drinking cups not properly air-dried - wet nesting located near point of sale at front counter.